Total population | |
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39,200 (2015),0.05% Of Total Population | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Bandar Abbas • Zahedan • Tehran | |
Religions | |
Hinduism | |
Languages | |
Punjabi • Persian • Balochi • Hindi | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Indians in Iran and Hindus |
Hinduism by country |
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Full list |
Hinduism is a minor religion in Iran. As of 2015, there were 39,200 Hindus residing in Iran.[1]
Two Hindu temples were built by the Arya Samaj, one in Bandar Abbas and one in Zahedan, both funded by Indian merchants in the late 19th century.[2][3]
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada traveled to Tehran in 1976. Since 1977, ISKCON runs a vegetarian restaurant in Tehran.[4]